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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Massachusetts to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found Springfield Technical Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Massachusetts. STCC is a public institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 719 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend STCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,676 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
STCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at North Shore Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Massachusetts. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 734 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Shore Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,920. Associate Degree recipients from North Shore Community College accumulate an average of $12,225 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Shore Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 27 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Middlesex Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 727 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Middlesex Community College is $6,098. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,170. On average, associate degree students take out $9,676 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Middlesex Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinsigamond Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 898 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Quinsigamond Community College full time pay an average of $5,830 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,774. Associate Degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of $17,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Quinsigamond Community College. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Bristol Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Fall River, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 904 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bristol is $5,280. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,224. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,022 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bristol. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Bunker Hill Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. BHCC is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,125 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend BHCC full time pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,224. Associate Degree recipients from BHCC accumulate an average of $11,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that BHCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Northern Essex Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the small public school awarded 470 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,688 in tuition and fees if they attend NECC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,472. On average, associate degree students take out $12,741 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NECC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 65 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at BFIT is $17,550. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from BFIT accumulate an average of $16,139 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BFIT. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Roxbury Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This small public school is located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, and it awarded 133 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $6,096 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Roxbury Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,088. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Roxbury Community College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Mount Wachusett Community College is a small public school located in Gardner, Massachusetts that handed out 540 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,760 in tuition and fees if they attend MWCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,680. Associate Degree recipients from MWCC accumulate an average of $10,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MWCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Massachusetts Bay Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a small public school located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts that handed out 395 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MassBay Community College is $5,376. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,333 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
MassBay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Holyoke Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 555 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Holyoke Community College full time pay an average of $5,570 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,514. On average, associate degree students take out $10,235 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Holyoke Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Massasoit Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Brockton, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 739 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Massasoit Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,174 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Massasoit Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Cape Cod Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This small public school is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, and it awarded 348 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cape Cod Community College is $5,592. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,536. On average, associate degree students take out $13,292 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cape Cod Community College. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Regis College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Weston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 147 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Regis College accumulate an average of $8,701 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Regis College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Wentworth Institute of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 30 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at WIT is $38,760. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WIT. During the 2020-2021 year, about 21% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bay State College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Bay State College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 76 associate degrees to qualified students.
Bay State College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,802 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bay State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Quincy College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. This small public school is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and it awarded 301 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Quincy College, expect to pay an average of $7,344 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,248 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Quincy College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
FINE Mortuary College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. FINE Mortuary College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Norwood, Massachusetts. It awarded 29 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend FINE Mortuary College, expect to pay an average of $20,945 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,722 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Fisher College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Fisher College is $34,150. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,058 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Fisher College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Berkshire Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. BCC is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 188 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Massachusetts who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,108. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,282 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMass Lowell is $16,182. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $34,550. On average, associate degree students take out $21,551 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMass Lowell. In 2020-2021 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Lawrence Memorial is $27,587. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,225 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
With a ranking of #24, Laboure College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Milton, Massachusetts, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 323 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Laboure College is $32,813. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,637 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Laboure College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Dean College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Dean College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Franklin, Massachusetts. It awarded 82 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Dean College, expect to pay an average of $43,400 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,545 in student loans. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Dean College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 8% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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